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Choice, Convenience And Speed Are Table Stakes In Today’s Payments Landscape

Choice, Convenience And Speed Are Table Stakes In Today’s Payments Landscape
Choice, Convenience And Speed Are Table Stakes In Today’s Payments Landscape
April 20, 2021  |  Payments Innovation

Shahmir Khaliq, global head of Treasury and Trade Solutions for Citi, says that in order to succeed in today’s quickly digitizing payments landscape, merchants must...

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As ‘Try Now, Buy Later’ Return Rates Rise, So Do Sales And Profits
As ‘Try Now, Buy Later’ Return Rates Rise, So Do Sales And Profits
April 20, 2021  |  Retail

At a time when online shopping has surged to represent almost 20 percent of total retail sales, fueled by the ubiquity of free shipping and...

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AutoNation Delivers Record Q1 Profit As Car Prices And Digital Sales Surge
AutoNation Delivers Record Q1 Profit As Car Prices And Digital Sales Surge
April 20, 2021  |  Retail

The country’s largest auto retailer said Tuesday (April 20) that rising new and used vehicle prices as well as its lucrative parts and service and...

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Amazon Moves Into London Hair Care With Augmented Reality Tools
Amazon Moves Into London Hair Care With Augmented Reality Tools
April 20, 2021  |  Amazon

Amazon, the world’s biggest eCommerce marketplace, is moving into the London hair care space with two-floor salons that offer augmented reality (AR) tools for consultations...

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BJ’s Wholesale Club Names New President And CEO
BJ’s Wholesale Club Names New President And CEO
April 20, 2021  |  Retail

BJ’s Wholesale Club has named Bob Eddy as its new president and chief executive officer, according to an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Pandemic Factors Into Johnson & Johnson’s Strong Q1 Earnings
Pandemic Factors Into Johnson & Johnson’s Strong Q1 Earnings
April 20, 2021  |  Earnings

Despite the fact that Johnson & Johnson has been in the news lately because its COVID-19 vaccine has been put on hold by the FDA...

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Advance Auto Parts Projects Comp Growth With Demand From DIY, Pro Shoppers
Advance Auto Parts Projects Comp Growth With Demand From DIY, Pro Shoppers
April 20, 2021  |  Retail

Amid formidable demand from DIY shoppers and professional customers, Advance Auto Parts said it anticipates comparable-store sales growth to be between 22 percent and 24...

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The Payments Industry Can Bridge The Brick-and-Mortar And Online Worlds
The Payments Industry Can Bridge The Brick-and-Mortar And Online Worlds
April 20, 2021  |  Omnicommerce

“Most merchants today lack little insight into a customer’s online habits,” says Chuck Huang, founder and CEO of Citcon. “Restaurant guests may now read menus...

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Venmo Users Can Now Buy, Sell And Hold Cryptocurrency
Venmo Users Can Now Buy, Sell And Hold Cryptocurrency
April 20, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

PayPal’s peer-to-peer (P2P) payment app Venmo is now offering its estimated 77 million users an entrée into the cryptocurrency arena, the company said in a...

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